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Shihan Manny Esmeraldo Kids Martial Arts Instructor

Shihan Manny Esmeraldo

Shihan Manny is the chief instructor/owner of The Dojo Martial Arts Center in Stamford, CT. A 5th degree black belt in Kempo Karate, Shihan Manny has been instructing martial arts in Stamford since 1994. He teaches martial arts to kids ages four and up, and works with adults of all ages. Shihan Manny has trained under a number of different world class instructors and brought all of this knowledge back to his school. Shihan Manny started his martial arts training in the late 80s and has never stopped being a student.

Shihan Manny received his Black Belt in Kempo Karate from 10th Degree Grand Master Steve DeMasco. Shihan Manny has also studied under Kung-Fu instructors of different styles including Chan Pui at the Wah Lum Temple in Florida, Tak Wah Eng from New York and Shi Yan Ming at the USA Shaolin Temple Training Center in New York City.

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The Dojo

The Dojo is special because we recognize the Martial Arts not only as a way to get in a great shape and learn vital self-defense skills. We recognize the mental, social, and emotional skills that our students walk away with every day and we aim to capture that with classes that are constantly motivating and support that is unwavering. We take a holistic approach to our instruction and work with you to build character skills like respect, focus, and attention to detail in addition to dramatically improving your physical fitness. Don't miss out on the chance to join this lifelong journey and benefit from everything it has to offer!

Pedro Sosa

Have been part of this family for less than a year and have enjoyed every minute of it. I encourage anyone who reads this to join a martial arts program no matter age or gender and if you're in the Stamford area, there wouldn't be a better place to go and try a class.

Dylan Greatness

I joined The Dojo this past April and every single time I have been to class has been an awesome workout as well as a genuinely fun time. The other students are all great, and there to help you out, and the instructors are top notch. I'm trying to get my friends to join up and get them into ninja shape with me!

Stacy Shusner Thomson

Amazing place for kids and adults.
The staff is top-notch and the curriculum is fantastic.